BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS; BOT/MBI/ZOO 116
SPRING 2002
Meicenheimer(Botany), Brodt-Eppley (Microbiology), and Steinly (Zoology)
SECTION B: MWF 11:00 – 11:50 AM ROOM 128 PEARSON HALL
Date
Week 1
1-7
Week 2
1-14
Week 3
1-21
Week 4
1-28
Week 5
2-4
Week 6
2-11
2-13
Week 7
2-18
2-19
Topic
Campbell et al.
MorrisHooke
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Methods and Concepts in Biology
Zoo. Ch. 1
I. Biological organization is based on fundamental laws of chemistry.
Chemical Foundations for Cells
Zoo. Ch. 2,3
Carbon compounds in cells
Zoo. Ch. 4,5
Lab 1. Cell Structure - Microscopy
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enzymes
Zoo. Ch. 6, p. 91-95
II. Cells are the basic unit of life.
Cell Structure and Function – An overview
Zoo. Ch. 7
Membrane Structure and Function
Zoo Ch. 8
Lab 2. DNA Isolation and Gel Electrophoresis
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------No class – Martin Luther King Day
III. The structure of genes and the way genetic information is encoded are
fundamentally the same in all living organisms
DNA Structure and Function
MBI Ch. 16
DNA ---> RNA ---> Protein
MBI Ch. 17
Lab 3. Video on Mitosis and Meiosis
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gene Expression
MBI Ch. 19
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
MBI Ch. 20
IV. Living Things utilize energy to maintain internal Order and organization.
Introduction to Metabolism
Bot. Ch. 6
Lab 4: Microbial Metabolism
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Photosynthesis Light Reaction
Bot. Ch. 10
Photosynthesis Carbon Fixation
Bot. Ch. 10
Aerobic Respiration
Zoo. Ch. 9
Lab 5: Photosynthesis
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Catch up day
First Lecture Exam – through photosynthesis
Aerobic Respiration
Zoo. Ch. 9
Lab 6: Microbial Growth & Normal Flora Video.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------President’s Day (Mon.-Tues. Switch) (No classes)
V. Organisms adapt to their environment through physiological mechanisms.
Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells
Mbi Ch. 27
Ch. 4, 5
Gram Negative vs. Gram Positive Bacteria
Mbi
Ch. 4, 5
Bacterial Growth and Development
Mbi
Ch. 3
Lab 7: Evaluating Info on Genetically Engineered Crops
Week 8
2-25
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bacterial Attachment Mechanisms and Mobilization
Mbi
Ch. 6, 7
Bacterial Pathogens: Virulence Factors
Mbi
Ch. 8
Plant Cells and Simple Tissues
Bot. 35, 38
Lab 8. Midterm Lab Exam and Plant seed for Lab 9.
Week 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-4
Plant Body (root/stem/leaf)
Bot. Ch. 35
Primary and Secondary Plant Growth
Bot. Ch. 35
Plant Mineral Nutrition and Transport
Bot. Ch. 36, 37
Lab 9: Plant Cells and Simple Tissues
Week 10 Spring Break (3-10 to 3-17
Week 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-18 Plant Reproduction (sexual and asexual)
Bot. Ch. 38
Plant Hormones
Bot. Ch. 39
Plant Responses to the Environment
Bot. Ch. 39
Lab 10: The Plant Body: Stems, Leaves and Roots
Week 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-25 Homeostasis
Zoo. p. 788-790
3-27 Second Exam- aerobic respiration through plant responses to the environment.
Information Flow and the Neuron
Zoo. Ch. 48
Lab 11: Homeostasis
Week 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-1
Integration and Control: Nervous System
Ch. 48
Integration and Control: Endocrine System
Zoo. Ch. 45
Endocrine System
Zoo. Ch. 45
Lab 12: Vertebrate Anatomy
Week 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-8
Sensory Reception
Zoo. Ch. 49, p. 992-1009
Sensory Reception
Zoo. Ch. 49
Muscle Contraction
Zoo. Ch. 49. p. 1014-1023
Lab 13: Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Week 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-15 Circulatory System
Zoo. Ch. 42, p. 811-826
Circulatory System
Zoo. Ch. 42
Respiration
Zoo. Ch. 42. p. 826-839
Lab 14: Animal Development
Week 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-22 Respiration
Zoo. Ch. 42
VI. Living organisms reproduce and develop through an ordered sequence of steps.
Principles of Reproduction
Zoo. Ch. 46
Development
Zoo. Ch. 47
Lab 15: Final Lab Exam
Final Lecture Exam – covers Homeostasis through Development, plus synthesis of material from
the entire course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Textbooks:
The primary text is Biology (Fifth edition) by Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece and
Lawrence G. Mitchell, which should be shrink-wrapped with a CD-ROM to accompany Biology.
You will need to purchase Basic Microbiology for Biological Concepts By Anne Morris-Hooke
and Laboratory Experiences for Biological Concepts by DeVille, Morris-Hooke, Solomon and
Wilson, both available at the Shriver Center bookstore.
Grading System:
The course grade will be based on the combined scores from two hourly lecture exams
(75 points each, total 150), lecture assignments and unscheduled quizzes (50 points total),
laboratory grade (100 points) and the final examination (100 points), for a total of 400 points.
Note that the laboratory accounts for 25% of the final grade, and will consist of 20 points for the
mid-term exam, 20 points for the final lab exam, and 60 points for the lab reports. Finally, you
must pass the laboratory section (with at least 60 points) in order to pass the course.
Examination Schedule:
Examination 1: February 13, 2002 (through photosynthesis, 13 lectures)
Examination 2: March 27, 2002 (aerobic respiration through plant responses to
environment, 15 lectures)
Final Examination: May 3, 2002 at 12:30 PM
NOTE: NO early final exams will be given (This is a University policy). Please do not ask.
Exams and Written Assignments:
The exams will be a mixture of various types of multiple-choice questions. More
information will be provided before the first exam. In addition, there may be unannounced
“pop” quizzes given between each of the lecture examinations. Quizzes will consist of short –
answer essay and/or objective questions. There will be some additional assignments made from
time to time in lecture. These will be announced by your instructors and may involve some
additional readings and/or short written assignments. The University grading scale will be
followed.
NO make-up exams will be given unless the student has a valid excuse for the absence.
Attendance:
“Every student is expected to attend every class session for which the student is duly
registered” (Student Handbook, sec. 701). Students are responsible for attendance at lectures
during which a quiz or written assignment may be given. Oversleeping or studying for other
classes are not acceptable excuses for missing class.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. See the statements in the Student Handbook
concerning academic dishonesty. As stated in the student handbook, students are expected to
behave honestly in their learning because any form of cheating undermines the value of a Miami
education for everyone. You are responsible for knowing Miami University’s policy concerning
academic dishonesty. Penalties will be enforced in accordance with the regulations as stated in
the student handbook and range from grade reduction to suspension, dismissal or expulsion from
the university. A lack of familiarity with Miami’s policy or misunderstanding of what is
considered appropriated and honest conduct will not be accepted as an excuse.
In particular, cheating on exams or on any written work will not be tolerated. Any
written work that is handed in with your name on it must be your own original work. Plagiarism,
submitting work purported to be your own where the ideas or wording are from another person
or source (e.g., another book or someone’s reports or the World Wide Web), will not be
tolerated. The minimum penalty for a first offense will be a zero in that portion of the course, in
accordance with Miami’s policy (see Student Handbook). While it is fine to discuss things with
your lab mates, you should go into another room and composed and write your assignments or
lab reports by yourself. If you and another student hand in work that is virtually identical (i.e.,
contains identical or almost identical sentences or has all the same ideas expressed in the same
order), that is not original work and handing it in with your name on it is dishonest and against
Miami’s policy. Moreover, if another student allows you to use his or her work, that student will
also be guilty of academic dishonesty. Again, saying that you did not understand the definition
of plagiarism or Miami University’s policy on academic honesty is no excuse.
Laboratory:
NOTE: The laboratory IS MANDATORY!
It is impossible to cover every topic mentioned in lecture in the laboratory. The best we
can hope to do is illustrate some of the main concepts, and provide you with first-hand
experience with manipulation of laboratory materials and equipment. We try to use and have
available, live organisms whenever possible, but this is subject to availability from various
suppliers, and will vary from year to year.
You must attend your assigned laboratory section. Attendance will be taken in
laboratory sections during the first five minutes of the class and each unexcused absence will
result in a 5-point reduction from the cumulative score. We expect that you will be on time for
lab sections; excessive tardiness will result in being marked absent. Credit for make-up labs will
only be given to those with a written medical excuse (on physicians letterhead stationary) or a
family emergency such as a death of a family member (letter from a parent with their phone
number required) and the excuse must be turned into Dr. Steinly within two weeks of your
absence for you to get credit. If you are unable to attend lab on a particular week, you must
contact Dr. Steinly immediately to schedule a make-up lab. Labs must be made-up during the
week that they are scheduled. It is your responsibility to make sure that you contact Dr. Steinly.
Speaking to the TA in charge of laboratory section is not sufficient: he or she is not able to
reschedule you to make up the lab exercise you missed. Make sure that you are aware of Dr.
Steinly’s office number, email, and phone number (108 Pearson Hall; steinlba@muohio.edu;
95732) in case of illness or family emergency.
A number of laboratory exercises will be followed by written assignments. Turning in an
assignment after the due date will result in loss of credit for each day that the assignment is late.
Weekends are not exempt for this rule. Except where otherwise noted, each student will write
his/her assignments independently. You must use your own results in laboratory write-ups
unless instructed to use class data. In order to use your own data, you must be present when the
data is collected. Therefore, TA’s will not accept written work from students that were absent
from the lab in which the experiment was conducted. Unexcused absences or failure to contact
Dr. Steinly and make up the lab will result in a zero for the assignment for the lab missed.
The laboratory (Room 121 Pearson Hall) will be open on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to
8:00 PM for students wishing to do additional or review work. A teaching assistant will wait
until 7:00 PM and if no students show up by that time, he or she is free to leave. This time is not
intended to be used to make-up labs.
Resources:
Additional assigned readings will be on electronic reserve. These materials will include
the criteria for grading laboratory reports and the total number of points assigned for each section
of the report. To access electronic reserve go to Miami University Home page and click on
libraries. On the page that come up on the screen click “Reserves”; next page pull down menu to
BMZ 116 and click on the go button. Select an assignment or item by clicking on a title in the
list that is presented. The next page will ask for a password and that password is Solomon. Now
you are free to examine the content of the selected item. Additional material may be put on
reserve at the reserve desk at Brill Science Library in Hughes Hall. Statistical software will be
on reserve in the Arts and Science Computer Lab (Upham Hall) and other sites listed by your
instructors.
Meicenheimer maintains electronic information for Bot sections of BMZ 116 at
http://www.cas.muohio.edu/~meicenrd/BMZ116/TBMZ116.htm.
These resources include
review copies of lecture images, dynamic lecture notes, and printable text versions of lecture
notes. It is strongly suggested that you print the lecture notes prior to attending lectures.
Instructor’s Addresses:
Brodt-Eppley
Meicenheimer
Steinly
32
358
108
Pearson Hall
Pearson Hall
Pearson Hall
eppleyjk@muohio.edu
meicenrd@muohio.edu
steinlba@muohio.edu